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YO16 KUD

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,179 mi
Last recorded9,179 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO16 KUD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 9,179 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 9,176 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 9,104 miles

Front Slight perishing inbetween tread on front tyre

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 8,815 miles

Front tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2023 8,300 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 7,718 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 7,395 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 5,872 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 5,872 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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YO16 KUD is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 5,493 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YO16 KUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YO16 KUD registered?

YO16 KUD is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 July 2016.

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